2026 IJRSE – Volume 15 Issue 11
Available Online: 9 May 2026
Author/s:
Galicia, Melissa R.*
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture- Pasacao Campus, Philippines (melissa.galicia@cbsua.edu.ph)
Morata, John Paul P.
Sambajon, Rosebelle V.
Taray, Jessalyn B.
Valencia, Joy L.
Nolasco, Michael N.
Felezmiño, Jasper Ian U.
Abstract:
Protecting vulnerable Philippine coastal ecosystems requires addressing marine litter. This study assessed marine litter at Sitio Pongol Balogo (13.5008°N 123.0621°E, ~5.4 m elevation) via line transects, ten-day low-tide surveys, and protocols from AMMM (2023), JICA WACS (2025), and International Coastal Cleanup. Single-use plastics were the primary contaminants, with biofilm-covered fragments risking ecology and health. A local trash trap achieved ~75% efficiency by mass and over 70% by count. Though promising, adjustments for smaller items and maintenance are needed. Sustainable management demands integrated research, policy, technology, and cross-sector collaboration to preserve biodiversity and economies.
Keywords: environmental sustainability, plastic pollution, waste management, trash trap, recycled materials
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26176
Cite this article:
Galicia, M. R., Morata, J. P. P., Sambajon, R. V., Taray, J. B., Valencia, J. L., Nolasco, M. N., & Felezmiño, J. I. U. (2026). Marine litter characterization on coastal ecosystem at Balogo, Pasacao Camarines Sur. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 15(11), 87-100. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26176
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